A Publishing Workflow Management System that takes care of your publishing needs, and gives you complete control at every step.

PageMajik is a revolutionary Publishing Workflow Productivity tool that lassoes together all the individual steps of the publishing process and stitches them into a seamless product suite to make your life easier.

It is a great way to bring together your author, designer, proofreader and editor – even if they were sitting miles apart from one another – and effortlessly integrate their contributions into a book of the finest quality at the press of a button.

PageMajik has been uniquely designed with an in-built Content Management System that facilitates storage, retrieval and reuse of data at any given time. The CMS has been customized to suit publishing workflows, with version control features and user access control.

ONE SOLUTION. MANY BENEFITS. Whether you are a publisher, a designer, or an author, PageMajik has something for you.

For publishers

One place where all assets (content, images, metadata) are maintained and are easily accessible

A bird’s eye view of progress – real-time

Zero concerns regarding use of correct version of files

As much as 30–50% reduction in time and cost savings is not unheard of

Easy to deploy, transition, and onboard users

For Your Designers

All handovers are managed within the system

Automated identification of document structure

Automated page flow into InDesign

Simultaneous output to multiple formats

WYCIWYG workflow can be used for quality check

Workflow-driven, sans redundant tasks.

For Your Authors

A simple, pre-defined template to write into

Formatting tasks are taken care of by the system

Validation of supplied images against Publisher’s guidelines

WYCIWYG editor to review and comment on proofs

FEATURES TO KEEP YOU AHEAD

PageMajik is a publishing workflow management system that takes the rigour out of publishing and keeps you in control of the entire publishing process.

How does that happen?

Comprehensive cloud back-up, user-friendly digital archiving and retrieval on demand, language rules, pattern recognition, automatic data tagging - PageMajik has it all. Take a look at the features listed below.

1. PRODUCT SUITE

The PageMajik product suite handles functions from authoring and normalization of existing content to typesetting and reviewing/revising proofs. It also comes with a built-in content management system and provides all the advantages a CMS can bring to the table.

2. VERSION CONTROL

Users of the system have access to the latest version of a file at any given time, thereby increasing accuracy and auditability of the content. The most accurate version can be shared and distributed between users, ensuring that everyone is aware of project, product and asset status.

3. SIMPLICITY

PageMajik is browser-based and easy-to-use. It is also easy-to-deploy and simplifies your tasks.

4. AMAZON'S WEB SERVER

PageMajik is hosted on Amazon and complies with web standards. It can be integrated with existing systems within your environment as long as they allow an API.

5. COMPREHENSIVE

The main focus has been on streamlining complex workflows and making everyday publishing tasks infinitely more productive. Besides authoring, normalization, typesetting and review/revision, PageMajik also performs the following tasks, thus making its offering :

Identifies the hierarchy within a document and normalizes content automatically.

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PageMajik is absolutely easy to use and requires no expert help in its day-to-day use. However, for your convenience, we will offer you expert assistance to ensure that PageMajik is up and running at your end. Our services to you on this front include creating user profiles and sharing credentials, and also assisting you with your first few projects, should you need it. In addition, PageMajik’s online Help function is always present as part of your system to offer you instant assistance, whenever you need it.

2. Do you have a ‘Try before you Buy’ program?

We will be delighted to provide you with a first-hand feel of PageMajik. All you need to do is provide us with sample files. Using this, we can set up a trial site for a restricted timeframe for you to explore the system’s functions and features.

3. Okay, I’ve chosen PageMajik. But how does it benefit me as a user?

If you are providing composition and project management services to a publisher, what is sure to interest you is PageMajik’s ability to: - pour content into a template and provide galleys - update changes made during review using an XHTML file back into the application file, and - be a cost-effective solution for content management. If you are a publisher, PageMajik can also offer you incredible value as a content repository and by offering you a bird’s eye view of all your publications. You can port your content into the system and have the flexibility of allowing your suppliers to work in the same space so that everyone is sharing one version of the content at all times.

1. How long does it take to finish the installation from the date of order acceptance?

PageMajik can be installed in your system almost immediately after your order has been processed. The actual installation time is just around six hours. This excludes the time taken to transfer your live projects to the system during the transition.

2. And how much time does it take to transfer these projects?

That depends on the number of projects you wish to move to PageMajik.

3. How many hours of training is required to operate PageMajik? Will training/support be provided by UI Tech?

PageMajik has been designed in such a way that it is easy to use and takes very little time to familiarize. To make your transition to PageMajik smooth and comfortable, we offer two to three formal training sessions to help you get the best out of this unique online publishing system. After you go live, you can reach out to our Help Desk for any real-time support or for any further assistance.

1. Do I need to invest in new computer hardware to get PageMajik running?

One of the striking features of PageMajik is its simplicity in design. While it is exhaustive and robust in its features, it does not require any additional hardware. PageMajik is hosted on AWS (Amazon Web Server) and can be accessed using a web browser. What you need to have at your end are licenses for Adobe InDesign and MS Word (2010 or later) for performing file-related tasks.

2. Are there any hidden costs that I should be aware of when ordering PageMajik? For instance, would you charge me additional charges for customization with a new installation?

There are absolutely no hidden costs with PageMajik. Customization charges will depend on the nature and complexity of your request. Should you require such services, the costs for the same will be intimated to you on request.

1. What is the expected data availability and do I need to back-up data at regular intervals?

All your files will be saved on Amazon cloud, so you can be assured of 100% data integrity and backup at all times.

2. Do you have a comprehensive disaster recovery plan?

With PageMajik, you don’t need to have any concerns regarding lost files or data. PageMajik is hosted on AWS. So, in the case of an eventuality, you are assured of a secure data back-up and recovery system.

3. Does PageMajik meet critical security and compliance requirements?

Absolutely! PageMajik meets all the security protocols of data integrity which have been tested.

You will need Adobe InDesign CS6 or later for PageMajik to run in your system. This is to enable you to make the best use of PageMajik’s functionalities to generate and update proofs. If you are using PageMajik to store InDesign files, any version of InDesign can be uploaded.

2. What versions of Microsoft Word is supported by PageMajik?

We recommend MS Word 2010 or later versions for PageMajik.

3. Which browser would you recommend as the ideal choice for PageMajik?

Google Chrome would be our first choice of browser for PageMajik.

4. How will an internal quality check verify the revised proof PDF of PageMajik’s WYCIWYG workflow?

PageMajik stores versions, and these are accessible to users. Your QC person can check PageMajik’s updated (revised) PDF against the (previous) XHTML version, with the ‘track changes’ feature. The two files can be opened in WYCIWYG and the tracked changes visible in the XHTML window can be checked against the PDF. Please note that a click on the PDF will not bring up the appropriate location in the XHTML as in this case the two files are not synchronized versions.

1. Will there be a problem if an XML workflow based on a specific DTD is being followed throughout?

Absolutely not. What’s more, the XML will be preserved.

2. Can XML files be uploaded as ‘Manuscript’ in case of an XML workflow?

Sure, XML files can be uploaded into the Manuscript folder. And if you have your own way of converting the XML into InDesign, your next step would be to upload the InDesign files into the ‘InDesign’ folder.

3. If we use an XML workflow, would edits made to the XHTML file update the background XML when the changes are taken into InDesign?

PageMajik will mimic InDesign’s behavior when changes are made to InDesign files and there is XML in the background. The content changes will automatically be reflected in the background XML.

4. If we work in an XML workflow, would changes to the XHTML be reflected in the background XML of InDesign?

1. If I notice any bugs during the engagement period, will UI Tech fix them? If yes, what will be the turnaround time?

You can be assured that we will be with you right through the initial months, as you transition from your current mode of operation onto PageMajik. For the first three months, we will provide 100% support, both online and on-call, for any bug or transition issues. For future upgrade availability, a Technical Information Letter will be sent to the designated contact person, as per our records.

2. What are the hours of Support at your helpdesk?

At UI Tech, we are available round the clock to address any of your support requirements. Our 24-hour support team can be accessed both by email and phone. The TAT (turnaround time) for any email concern is four hours.

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2. How much time would it take to chan ge my tagging structure for my files to work within PageMajik?

Zero, because you do not need to do this at all! PageMajik can be customized to accept your files and you can continue to use the identifiers that you are familiar with.